Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – MyWish
1. Job Advertisement
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 – Residential Services
Location: Ashbourne, Co Meath
Employer: MyWish
Salary: €62699 – €79227 LSI commensurate with experience & Qualifications
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
MyWish Is a wholly owned Irish company dedicated to delivering safe, rights-based, trauma informed, relationship centred and competency led residential services that enable individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their full potential, exercise choice and control, and live with dignity within their communities. Working closely with families and professionals to enrich the lives of those we support.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager 2 to lead our residential home, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and person-centred supports.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall operational and regulatory responsibility for the residential centre
- Lead and supervise a team of care professionals
- Ensure compliance with HIQA standards and relevant legislation
- Promote a person-centred culture of dignity, respect, inclusion and empowerment
- Staff management and development
- Operational & Financial management
Apply today to make a lasting impact.
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2. Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Reports to: CEO / Registered Provider
Location: Dublin, Meath, Kildare
Hours: Full-time (typically 39 hours/week, with flexibility required)
Salary: Range €62699 – €79227 LSI commensurate with experience & Qualifications
Job Purpose
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) is responsible for the clinical, operational, and professional leadership of a designated residential service for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The CNM2 ensures high-quality, person-centred care in compliance with HIQA standards, relevant legislation, and organisational policies.
The post holder will support individuals to live meaningful, independent lives while ensuring safety, dignity, and wellbeing are at the core of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
- Provide strong clinical leadership to nursing and care staff.
- Ensure delivery of evidence-based, person-centred care.
- Oversee assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
- Promote positive health outcomes and support individuals with complex needs.
- Ensure appropriate medication management practices in line with policy and legislation.
Governance & Compliance (HIQA)
- Ensure full compliance with HIQA regulations and National Standards for Residential Services.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
- Support the PIC in regulatory submissions and inspections.
- Lead incident management, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
Staff Management & Development
- Supervise, mentor, and support nursing and care staff.
- Participate in recruitment, induction, and retention of staff.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage staff performance issues.
- Promote a culture of continuous professional development.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
- Person-Centred Service Delivery
- Promote rights-based, person-centred approaches aligned with New Directions.
- Support individuals to achieve personal goals and maximise independence.
- Engage with families, advocates, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure residents’ voices are central to care planning and service delivery.
Operational Management
- Support the day-to-day running of the service.
- Manage resources effectively, including staffing and budgets (as delegated).
- Ensure safe and effective use of equipment and environment.
- Participate in on-call rota as required.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee budgets, petty cash, and resource allocation within the service
- Ensure assets and facilities are managed safely and efficiently
Communication and Liaison
- Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, external agencies, and the HSE
- Represent the service in professional meetings and reviews
3. Person Specification
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse (RNID) with NMBI registration.
- Relevant Level 7 or higher qualification in Social Care, Nursing or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years in management/supervisory role in health or social care
- Hold an appropriate qualification in Health or Social care management, (Min level 6 on the National framework of qualifications)
In-depth knowledge of HIQA, safeguarding, and person-centred care
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Full clean drivers license
4. Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive Salary in line with HSE bands
- Continuous Professional development support
- Career Progression opportunities
- X Days Annual Leave, loyalty rewarded with incremental additional leave
- Sick Leave benefit
- Maternity Leave benefit
- Death in service benefit
- Pension
- Christmas gift card
- Hiqua inspection gift card
- Free onsite parking
- Service based recognition awards
- Bike to work scheme
5. Application Process
To apply, please submit:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role
- Names and contact details of two referees (one must be a recent employer)
Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and reference checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Mywish we are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our team and drives innovation. We welcome applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. MyWish provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and makes employment decisions based on merit, competence, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.If you’re passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply—your unique voice matters here.
Pay: €62,699.00-€79,227.00 per year
Work Location: In person
